Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Cairo is two hours ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your LIS to CAI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating LIS to CAI flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and CAI include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, 112 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 204 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LIS to CAI by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights leaving from Lisbon Portela Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cairo in April.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key reasons to visit.